Lifecycle Cost Manager
Core
Lead lifecycle target setting and cost management for Ford's global propulsion technologies (engines, transmissions, electric drive units, battery packs) from concept through program approval.
Role type
Senior Lifecycle Cost Manager (Leadership Level 5)
Builds
Global product portfolio cost targets and efficient material costs
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and supply chain
Required skills
Lifecycle cost management, financial analysis, strategic sourcing, cross-functional team leadership, competitive benchmarking, scenario planning, cost optimization, process integration, supplier workshop facilitation, digital ecosystem utilization
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering/Business, experience leading large complex teams, automotive cost engineering experience, integration of engineering principles and program management
Technologies
Digital cost ecosystem tools, Cost Reduction Idea Database
Responsibilities
Lead lifecycle target setting using the "Four Lenses" framework, serve as process owner for lifecycle cost management, drive global cost process integration, conduct financial analyses and lead trade-off decisions, support source to target workstreams, lead supplier workshops and implement Design for Process initiatives, develop ad-hoc cost studies, champion in-cycle cost reduction ideas, monitor competitive benchmarking insights
Seniority
Senior, leadership level 5